From human error to automated precision: How Ryder’s Automation Elevates System on Module Production
In electronics manufacturing, even small defect rates can translate into thousands of non-conforming units and significant revenue loss. For Ryder’s System on Module (SOM) business unit, we address this challenge by embedding intelligence, precision and traceability into every stage of production.
The challenge behind the innovation
Traditional manual IC programming processes, while functional, carried inherent risks as production volumes grew. Manual operations meant potential programming errors, inconsistent cycle times and limited traceability – factors that directly impacted our customers’ evolving demands in the competitive marketplace
Automated solutions, measurable results
To address these operational challenges, we have built an automated system that performs both parts of the process; it runs faster and more consistently, and thus reduces defect rates.
The system seamlessly integrates automated IC programming and automated tape packaging. This integrated process achieves a throughput of up to 1,000 units per hour.
This full automation of programming significantly speeds up processing, delivering a 58% improvement in programming and packing cycle times compared to offline individual taping steps.
Compared to manual taping, real-time visual inspection and MES integration ensure consistent quality and complete production traceability, delivering speed and confidence at scale.
Delivering manufacturing excellence
This milestone reflects more than just a technical upgrade – it is the result of an intentional, ongoing effort to bring our advanced manufacturing blueprint to life. These investments are bearing fruit – we were delighted to hear from one SOM customer that we were achieving defect rates in the first half of 2025 of 10ppm.
With Ryder’s automation for System on Module use cases, our customers gain more than just efficiency, they gain confidence in every step of their production process. If you are building with SOMs, we invite you to see how Ryder’s automation excellence can elevate your product outcomes.
